TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

BERKELEY NUTRITIONAL MANUFACTURING CORP•Livermore, CA

10d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the R&D and Quality Teams for all new products under development as well as updates to existing products and associated documentation. You will be responsible for the assembly, review, creation, and management of technical documents such as Master Manufacturing Records, Raw Materials Documentation, Finished and Raw Material Specifications, required for compliance of manufacturing Dietary Supplement and Nutritional products and act as a liaison between cross functional departments such as Sales, Customer Service, R&D, Compliance and Quality to ensure that products are being produced to specification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
At least one to two years in nutritional industry is preferred
Previous administrative experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ERP Software, able to learn new software easily.
Proficient in Genesis R&D and Supplement, ideal
Experience creating, editing, raw material and finished good specifications, ideal
Experience with Batch Records, MMR’s and production facilities ideal
Desire to learn about products and procedures and ability to apply those learnings
Has the ability to call out when an observation creates significant risk to the organization and should be elevated
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm
Acute attention to detail and ability to review and edit documentation for accuracy
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, GMPs, and product/process lifecycle a plus
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Bilingual skills a plus.

Nice To Haves

At least one to two years in nutritional industry is preferred
Proficient in Genesis R&D and Supplement, ideal
Experience creating, editing, raw material and finished good specifications, ideal
Experience with Batch Records, MMR’s and production facilities ideal
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, GMPs, and product/process lifecycle a plus
Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Compile, review, route and utilize tracking system for approval all MMR (Master Manufacturing Record)
Update, route and track approval of Raw Material and Finished Product specifications.
Maintain current list of Approved MMRs, FG Specifications and Raw Material Specifications.
Initiate and manage project tracking system for any MMR updates, i.e. formula changes, label updates, specification updates, etc. to completion and approval of new revision.
Utilize and help develop Trace Gains to support the Raw Material and Supplier approval programs, ensuring documentation is complete and data is entered correctly for accurate usage.
Assist with certification submissions, and maintenance of programs: Organic, NSF, GFCO, NGMO Project Verified, Kosher, etc.
Enter nutritional data for ingredients into Genesis once the raw material is approved.
Assist with label review and approval, works with Customers on edits when needed.
Creation of Master Manufacturing Record PDFs.
Assist in the creation of deviations when required.
Assist in filing of batch records and other documents when needed.
Work with Research and Development and multidisciplinary project teams to optimize product transfers for efficient Commercialization.
Assist with regulatory inquiries and support projects to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.
Perform data entry, documentation, and administrative tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
Complying with all rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook and the Safety Manual (IIPP).
Completing all duties as required within the required time frame.
Follow all SOPs, GMPs, Safety Rules and other State and Federal Health Guidelines as required by Protein Research.
Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, NSF, and SQF regulations.
Communicate with his or her supervisor when and as necessary to complete their jobs as required.